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noun (1)

Definition of boundnext
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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go the language in the novel really is beyond the bounds of decency

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as in confines
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something colored outside the bounds of the drawing

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bound

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noun (2)

as in leap
an act of leaping into the air the kangaroo took one giant bound and was gone

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bound

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verb (1)

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as in to define
to mark the limits of the country is bounded by water on two sides

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as in to border
to serve as a border for being bounded on all sides by the Alps has helped Switzerland maintain its neutrality

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verb (2)

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as in to hop
to move with a light springing step the child giggled and bounded off to play with her friends

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as in to leap
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air a rabbit bounded down the garden path

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adjective

ˈbau̇nd How to pronounce bound (audio)
as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal I am bound and determined to write a novel before I turn 30

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Recent Examples of bound
Noun
In many cases, fishers are operating fully within the bounds of local regulations. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The ball deflected of the keeper Nikola Vasilj, then Robinson, and went out of bounds. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
What The $10 Million Cap Changes At the old $1 million ceiling, operational risk was bounded by the dollar amount. — Sabeer Nelliparamban, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Then after another Algerian wave of pressure, Gouiri tapped in a loose ball after a corner from Anis Hadj Moussa, Mahrez’s replacement after the hydration break in the 76th minute, bounded loosely through the box. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Adjective
The bound paper booklets in which students hand-write their responses to test questions have surged in popularity during the AI explosion. — Jamil Zaki, CNBC, 12 May 2026 The Dodgers’ split-squad group that journeyed the 14 miles from Glendale (and ultimately lost to Texas, 7-6) was largely a skeleton crew of Triple-A bound prospects and wannabes. — Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bound
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bound
  1. limit
  2. edge
  3. leap
  4. define
  5. border
  6. hop
  7. jump
  8. determined
Noun
  • Gas stations across Russia are imposing limits on purchases, CNN’s analysis found, with fuel- tracking websites popping up to guide drivers to the best spots to fill up.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • People who were enrolled in graduate school and received a federal loan before July 1 will not face the new limits, according to the Education Department.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of limit
Noun
  • The Detroit pizza features the style’s signature crown of crispy cheese around the edges, and a blanket of brick cheese.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Both the scalloped edges and adorable blue gingham print made this a top pick for me.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of edge
Noun
  • The company, founded in 2022, was not yet planning on a leap across the country.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • This should not be seen as a peak but as the platform for the next leap.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of leap
Verb
  • Victor Willis, Village People’s lead singer, dies Victor Willis, lead singer of the Village People who helped define the disco movement of the 1970s, died June 30.
    — Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Instead of looking only for escapements or technical innovation, Newman encourages appreciation of cases, dials, proportions, engraving, and overall design—the same qualities that define today’s most desirable independent watches.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Definition of define
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  • In the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, which borders Crimea, another video shows a man filling up a container in the back of his car while two women berate him for breaking the rules.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The western zone was bordered to the north by County Road J, to the south by County Road S, to the west by Cahone and to the east by the Bradfield area.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
Definition of border
Verb
  • The popular actor hopped on X early Friday morning to hype up Americans ahead of the celebrations starting tonight and rolling into the weekend.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Porsche inadvertently kicked off the trend with the Cayenne, Lamborghini followed later with the Urus, and even Ferrari hopped aboard the bandwagon with the Purosangue.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 July 2026
Definition of hop
Verb
  • The blaze remained confined to the wrecking yard property, despite briefly jumping a fence and igniting vegetation to the west.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
  • His father, Brian Cohn, jumped into the pool to try to pull him out, but the suction from the drain was too strong.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of jump
Adjective
  • Plus, Scott has invested in climate action, donating $90 million to the Forests, People, Climate (FPC) collaborative determined to end tropical deforestation.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 July 2026
  • But Loftis is determined to build a better future for his teenage son and turn the island into a tourist destination.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Definition of determined

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